Sr. Capital Planning Specialist - FP&A

The Capital Planning Specialist will play a key role on the team responsible for the delivery of the capital investment commitment within the Company’s business plan. The Specialist will serve on a centralized team for capital investment management working closely with Operations personnel that are responsible for capital deployment of both projects and programs. The position will assist in leveraging industry best practices and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

• Contribute to the tracking of key performance indicators that measure the Company’s ability to deploy capital in an efficient and effective manner.
• Conduct thorough market research to understand and implement industry best practices for capital deployment and management.
• Develop and present investment proposals, including outlining potential returns, risks, and strategic implications, to senior leadership and others as needed.
• Build and maintain strong professional and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, assess risks, and identify potential investment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze investment opportunities, conduct financial modeling, and prepare reports to assist in decision-making on capital allocation.
• Support and actively champion the capital investment improvement roadmap throughout the organization.
• Continuously assess and provide suggestions for enhancement of investment processes and methodologies to improve decision-making efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare annual budget and monthly forecasts, variance analyses, long-term planning, risk/opportunity assessments, and periodic/ad hoc reporting.

• Excellent communication skills and technical writing skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details and think critically.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or other related discipline required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Seven (7+) or more years of relevant experience required.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Additional education or certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, strategic thought partnership, and ability to influence others.

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